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Burie Family History

Burie Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burge, Burke, Burse, Durie, Buri, Urie, Borie, Curie, Murie, Buie

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Where is the Burie family from?

You can see how Burie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burie family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Burie's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Burie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burie. 46% of Burie men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Stock Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Burie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 166 immigration records available for the last name Burie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 223 military records available for the last name Burie. For the veterans among your Burie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Burie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burie in 1953 was 43, and 96 in 2004.

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